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186 The Idea of an Essay: Volume 4 in improving interaction patterns with some children, particularly in teaching things such as active participation and communicative interaction (Light&Lund, 2007). It shouldbe noted these interventions are not necessary for all children with severe CP, which adds to the overall point that there are a large number of factors going into all of this. Conclusions It is apparent there are a large number of factors in evaluating literacy innon-vocal childrenwithCP.Many studies aiming toevaluate various factors in regards to specific phonological areas contradict each other. Because CP is a muscle and movement disorder, areas of sensorimotor functioning and literary skills are in need of constant study (Obrzut & Straub, 2009). It is clear that there are a seemingly infinite number of factors which are necessary to study in terms of understanding literacy in this setting better andmore thoroughly. The reality remains that “non-vocal” and “illiterate” are not synonymous with each other, particularly in children with CP. Connor continues to read, and to enjoy it. He continues to be a lover of school, which, regardless to the inability to hear him speak, is readily apparent. Figure 4: Connor with his older brother, Liam (left), and twin sister, Julia (right). Figure 5: Connor, now age 15.